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Modern practice options for UK ophthalmologists

4 December 2024 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - General
When I spoke on setting up private practice at the annual United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (UKISCRS) meeting in November ’23 there was a lot of interest in different types of practice models. If we...
Ophthalmic Genetics journal cover image.

Resolution of mid-peripheral schisis in x-linked retinoschisis with the use of dorzolamide

1 October 2014 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) is an early onset hereditary retinal dystrophy. It is caused by mutations of the RS1 gene. Common manifestations of XLRS are schitic lesions at the macula, as well as infero-temporal schisis. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors have previously been...
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus journal cover

Wrong-site surgery

1 August 2019 | | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus
A survey was undertaken with paediatric ophthalmologists to assess a set of factors that influence the risk of wrong-site surgery. The survey specifically considered the preoperative marking process and time-out procedure. It looked at factors included or not included in...

New solutions in the prevention and treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis

5 October 2020 | | EYE - Cornea, EYE - General
The global increase in Acanthamoeba keratitis infections has emphasised the inefficiencies of current treatment and preventative methods, here researchers from the West of Scotland detail a promising new series of compounds that may stem the tide. News headlines detailing horror...

New YouGov data reveals that 2/3 British adults support greater use of independent health providers to cut waiting times

10 November 2023 | insourcing, NHS, waiting lists, private sector, labour party, YouGov
New YouGov data reveals that two-thirds of British adults support greater use of independent health providers to cut waiting times amid cross-party calls for NHS reform.

A new community café operated by sight loss charity RNIB Scotland

3 July 2025 | charity, local, news, scotland, community
Café VI serves a selection of sandwiches, cakes, hot drinks and other refreshments. It is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm. Located on Hillside Crescent, Café VI is an inclusive and accessible space, in line with RNIB Scotland’s...

Eyeball 2024

19 October 2024 -20 October 2024
Swap your scrubs for suits or sarees, Facemasks for masquerade, You are cordially invited to the Eyeball 2024. Join us for a drinks reception in the Grand Gallery followed by a 3 course dinner in the Fazeley Room, then get...

Trends in Ophthalmology 2026

26 March 2026 -27 March 2026
51st Trends in Ophthalmology meeting

My ophthalmology elective: East to West

7 May 2026 | | EYE - General
I was fortunate to be able to complete my elective in three different parts of the world: the UK, Vietnam and Pakistan. I spent three weeks at Bristol Eye Hospital (BEH), two weeks at Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi...

Surgical options for the treatment of hyperopia

1 August 2016 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
The modern refractive surgeon has a variety of options available to treat patients with hyperopia who wish to be independent of spectacles and contact lenses. Unlike in low myopia where presbyopic patients may have the ability to see well for...

In memory of John Hockney, 1948–2024

26 March 2024 | obituraries, industry, optrafair, cambridge optical, john hockney
“I think it is fair to say that John was 'Mr Optrafair' for many years and devoted an enormous amount of his time to ensure it was a financial success for the FMO,” said former FMO Vice-Chairman Kingsley Sleep.

A rare case of endogenous panophthalmitis: Nidus from an E. coli urinary tract infection

3 June 2026 | | EYE - Imaging, EYE - Orbit, EYE - Pathology
Endogenous bacterial endophthalmitis (EBE) is a form of severe inflammation caused by haematogenous spread of a virulent bacterium from a nidus elsewhere in the body to intraocular tissues. It is a rare occurrence and only constitutes around 2–8% of all...